Department of Meteorology issues weather warnings for Cyprus

The Department of Meteorology in Cyprus has issued yellow weather warnings for consecutive days, affecting mountainous, inland, and coastal areas. On Tuesday, August 18, a warning was active from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., forecasting isolated strong thunderstorms with rainfall intensity potentially exceeding 35 millimeters per hour and the possibility of hail.

A subsequent warning was issued for Wednesday, August 19, in effect from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. During this period, storms are expected to impact mountainous regions and the interior of the island. Meteorological data suggests that rainfall intensity could reach between 35 and 55 millimeters per hour in affected areas, with hail remaining a localized threat.

General weather conditions on Tuesday featured temperatures reaching up to 34°C inland, with winds ranging from 3 to 5 Beaufort. These alerts are part of the meteorological services' standard procedure to warn the public about transient weather instability characterized by increased cloud cover and localized precipitation during the early afternoon hours.